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Trends, inspiration and yarn tips for every season – here you'll find all PrettyCrochet blog posts.

A sage crochet Christmas stocking with a ribbed cream cuff hanging from a wooden peg under a shelf with fir branches
Christmas

Crochet a Big Christmas Stocking for the Mantel – Free Pattern

A big crochet stocking for the fireplace: two panels, one seam, a ribbed cuff – with stitch counts and a schedule.

November 8, 2026 · 6 min read Weiterlesen →
Fir branches in a cream vase with crochet ornaments: a sage bauble, an apricot heart, an antique gold bell, a cream snowflake, a fir green tree and an antique gold star; in front, a small sage pouch
Christmas

Crochet Christmas Ornaments: 24 Mini Ornaments for Your Advent Calendar

One crochet ornament a day, and by December 24 your tree is decorated: 5 mini patterns and a plan for 24 days.

November 5, 2026 · 6 min read Weiterlesen →
Different yarns on a wooden table: a sage skein, fluffy cream yarn, brown tape yarn, three crocheted swatches and a wooden crochet hook
Yarn & materials

Sustainable Yarn: 6 Brands, 4 Labels – and How to Spot Good Yarn

GOTS, RWS, GRS and OEKO-TEX explained simply – plus 6 yarn brands and what they document on organic fibers, animal welfare and recycling.

October 31, 2026 · 7 min read Read more →
Crochet advent calendar: 24 little pouches in cream, sage, forest green and red hanging in rows from a branch above a wooden sideboard
Patterns

Crochet Advent Calendar: 24 Pouches to Fill – Free Pattern, Schedule and Ideas

Little drawstring pouches in single crochet, a schedule to finish by December 1 and 24 ideas for filling them.

October 31, 2026 · 7 min read Read more →
Crochet tools on linen: sage green yarn, a crocheted swatch, wooden hook, stitch markers, tapestry needle, small scissors, tape measure and row counter
Learn to crochet

6 Essential Crochet Tools That Make Crocheting Easier

Stitch markers, tapestry needle, scissors, tape measure, row counter and an ergonomic hook – what they're for and easy swaps from home.

October 27, 2026 · 6 min read Read more →
Crocheted granny square blanket with squares in chocolate, moss, slate blue and plum, each framed in cream, draped over a light armchair
Patterns

Crochet a Cozy Granny Square Blanket: Free Pattern, Sizes and Winter 2026 Colors

The classic granny square round by round, a size chart from baby to throw blanket, an easy yarn estimate and the winter 2026 colors.

October 27, 2026 · 7 min read Read more →
Crocheted mini Christmas trees, snowflake, star and bauble in green, cream and burgundy on a linen runner in front of fir branches with string lights
Trends & Patterns

Christmas Crochet 2026: Grandma Chic, Natural Tones & Woodland Animals – Plus a Free Mini Christmas Tree Pattern

Collected, not bought: ornaments, woodland animals and jewel tones – with a free beginner pattern for a mini Christmas tree.

October 25, 2026 · 6 min read Read more →
Beige crocheted basket with walnuts and a mini wreath with crocheted leaves and berries on a linen cloth on a wooden table
Patterns

Crochet Fall Decor: Basket & Harvest Wreath – Free Patterns for Beginners

A round basket and a mini harvest wreath with leaves and berries in single crochet – with stitch counts and fall colors.

October 7, 2026 · 7 min read Read more →
Two crocheted sage green wrist warmers with a ribbed texture on a linen cloth next to a wooden crochet hook and a ball of yarn
Patterns

Crochet Wrist Warmers: Free Beginner Pattern for Fingerless Mitts in 3 Sizes

Wrist warmers in single crochet with stitch counts for S, M and L, a thumb opening and fall colors – free and beginner-friendly.

October 5, 2026 · 6 min read Read more →
Crocheted sage green square with a wooden crochet hook next to a sage green and a cream ball of yarn on a linen cloth
Learn to crochet

Which Yarn Should Crochet Beginners Use? How to Pick Your First Yarn – Plus a Free Yarn Test Swatch Pattern

Acrylic, cotton or wool? Color, weight and yarn label – with a free beginner pattern for a yarn test swatch.

October 4, 2026 · 5 min read Read more →
Crocheted pretzel, gingerbread heart and blue-and-white coasters on a linen runner, with a blue-and-white bunting behind
Trends & Patterns

Oktoberfest Crochet: Pretzel, Gingerbread Heart & Wiesn Decor – Plus a Free Mini Pretzel Pattern

Pretzels, gingerbread hearts and blue-and-white pennants to crochet – with free patterns for a mini pretzel and a pennant.

October 3, 2026 · 6 min read Read more →
Crocheted ghost, mushroom, pumpkin and moth in cream, rust and moss green on a linen cloth
Trends & Patterns

Halloween Crochet 2026: Vintage & Dark Botanical Instead of Neon Spooky – Plus a Free Vintage Ghost Pattern

Muted colors, moths, mushrooms and moon phases: this is Halloween crochet in 2026 – with a free beginner pattern for a vintage ghost.

October 2, 2026 · 7 min read Read more →
Brown leather handbag with crocheted fall charms: mushroom, acorn and oak leaf on one clasp
Trends & Patterns

Crochet Bag Charms: The 2026 Trend – Plus a Free Mini Mushroom Pattern

Why crochet bag charms are everywhere right now, which fall motifs are trending – and a beginner pattern for a mini mushroom.

September 23, 2026 · 6 min read Read more →
Pink crocheted scarf on a wooden chair, sage green cardigan, granny square bag and a cream pumpkin in a bright room
Trends

Crochet Trends Fall 2026: The 6 Biggest Trends for the Cozy Season

Mohair, oversized cardigans, flat cables, granny squares as fashion, 3D pumpkins and holiday gifts – with colors, yarn tips and project ideas.

September 22, 2026 · 5 min read Read more →